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Events in DowntownSunday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 31 · checked by a person, sorted by start time

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What’s on

Grouped by day, in start-time order. Multi-day runs appear on each day they play; exhibitions and markets sit in the “ongoing” row under each day.
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Friday, Dec. 111 event · 3 ongoing

  1. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Boch Center Wang Theatre, Downtown
    $66
Also on this day: 3 exhibitions, runs and markets

Saturday, Dec. 122 events · 4 ongoing

  1. to 8:00 pm
    80s Day Disco at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketsfatsoma.com
  2. NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa]
    Boch Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St, Downtown
    $79.50
Also on this day: 4 exhibitions, runs and markets

Sunday, Dec. 131 event · 4 ongoing

  1. Matt Rogers: This Time It's Really Christmas Tour
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $48
Also on this day: 4 exhibitions, runs and markets

Thursday, Dec. 171 event · 4 ongoing

  1. Christmas With The Celts
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $40
Also on this day: 4 exhibitions, runs and markets

Friday, Dec. 182 events · 4 ongoing

  1. Jacques ze Whipper: Circus Kid and the Secret Show Send-Off
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $35-$105
  2. to 2:00 am · opens today, through Dec. 19
    Barely Alive Presents: Reconnect at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketslink.dice.fm
Also on this day: 4 exhibitions, runs and markets

Saturday, Dec. 192 events · 4 ongoing

  1. Godfrey
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    See listingthewilbur.com
  2. to 2:00 am · closing night
    Barely Alive Presents: Reconnect at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketslink.dice.fm
Also on this day: 4 exhibitions, runs and markets

Saturday, Dec. 263 events · 2 ongoing

  1. Bob Marley (Comedian)
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $47
  2. to 2:00 am · opens today, through Dec. 27
    New England Winter Gala: Ginuwine and Funk Flex
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketseventbrite.com
  3. opens today, through Dec. 28
    Shen Yun
    Boch Center Wang Theatre, Downtown
    $95
Also on this day: 2 exhibitions, runs and markets

Sunday, Dec. 273 events · 2 ongoing

  1. Joe Gatto and Drew Lynch: Wrap It Up!
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $49-$69
  2. to 2:00 am · closing night
    New England Winter Gala: Ginuwine and Funk Flex
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketseventbrite.com
  3. through Dec. 28
    Shen Yun
    Boch Center Wang Theatre, Downtown
    $95
Also on this day: 2 exhibitions, runs and markets

Monday, Dec. 281 event · 2 ongoing

  1. closing night
    Shen Yun
    Boch Center Wang Theatre, Downtown
    $95
Also on this day: 2 exhibitions, runs and markets

Friday, Jan. 81 event

  1. Grits & Eggs Podcast: Coming Thru America Tour
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $31-$41

Saturday, Jan. 91 event

  1. Craig Conant
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $25-$33

Tuesday, Jan. 122 events

  1. to 8:30 pm
    Boston's Back to Business Bash
    W Boston, 100 Stuart Street, Downtown
    See listingeventbrite.com
  2. Hold Onto Your Butts
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $29-$47

Friday, Jan. 152 events

  1. opens today, through Jan. 16
    Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $49-$79
  2. Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert
    Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Downtown
    Ticketsus.atgtickets.com

Saturday, Jan. 162 events

  1. opens today, through Jan. 17
    Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
    Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Downtown
    Ticketsus.atgtickets.com
  2. closing night
    Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $49-$79

Sunday, Jan. 171 event

  1. last day
    Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
    Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Downtown
    Ticketsus.atgtickets.com

Wednesday, Jan. 201 event

  1. Two Dykes and a Mic: Soaking Wet Tour
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $39-$89

Thursday, Jan. 211 event

  1. The Point: Villains, Power, and the Human Condition
    Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington St, Downtown
    Free

Friday, Jan. 223 events

  1. Aaron Chen: Technology
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    See listingthewilbur.com
  2. opens today, through Jan. 24
    The Wiz
    Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Downtown
    Ticketsus.atgtickets.com
  3. to 2:00 am · opens today, through Jan. 23
    SABAI x HOANG at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketslink.dice.fm

Saturday, Jan. 234 events

  1. Big Jay Oakerson: The Greatest Yapper Alive Tour
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    See listingthewilbur.com
  2. through Jan. 24
    The Wiz
    Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Downtown
    Ticketsus.atgtickets.com
  3. to 2:00 am · opens today, through Jan. 24
    AYYBO at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketslink.dice.fm
  4. to 2:00 am · closing night
    SABAI x HOANG at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketslink.dice.fm

Sunday, Jan. 243 events

  1. Richard Thompson & Band
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $55-$85
  2. closing night
    The Wiz
    Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Downtown
    Ticketsus.atgtickets.com
  3. to 2:00 am · closing night
    AYYBO at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketslink.dice.fm

Friday, Jan. 292 events

  1. opens today, through Jan. 31
    Boston Lyric Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
    Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketsblo.org
  2. Leslie Jones: I'm Hot Tour
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $49-$69

Saturday, Jan. 304 events

  1. opens today, through Jan. 31
    PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
    Boch Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St, Downtown
    $35
  2. to 8:00 pm
    90s Day Party at Royale
    Royale, 279 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketslink.dice.fm
  3. An Evening with John Kiriakou
    The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Downtown
    $35-$265
  4. through Jan. 31
    Boston Lyric Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
    Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketsblo.org

Sunday, Jan. 312 events

  1. last day
    PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
    Boch Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St, Downtown
    $35
  2. closing night
    Boston Lyric Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
    Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St, Downtown
    Ticketsblo.org
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About this list: 731 upcoming events from organizers, venues, libraries and the City of Boston, checked by Explore Boston editors. Times are Eastern. Forecast: National Weather Service, Boston. The Events Spotlight and Sponsored Events are paid placements when sold and are labeled as such.